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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,753.16, 45,199.26 and 17,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,753.16, 45,199.26 and 17,849.16 is: 24,631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,753.16 : 45,199.26 = 17,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,753.16/45,199.26 = 17,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,753.16x = 45,199.26 × 17,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,753.16x = 806,768,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,768,823.62/32,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,631.79

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